Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) Altman Z-Score: 4.39 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 36% Below Median


FRA:18LB Investment AB Latour FRA:18LB
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What is Investment AB Latour Altman Z-Score?

Investment AB Latour FRA:18LB -0.74% 84 Altman Z-Score is 4.39 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 6.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:18LB with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Investment AB Latour ranks better than 84.52% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.63 is strong.

Investment AB Latour has a Altman Z-Score of 4.39, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z-Score is strong.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Investment AB Latour's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:18LB' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.63   Med: 6.88   Max: 10.47
Current: 4.63

During the past 13 years, Investment AB Latour's highest Altman Z-Score was 10.47. The lowest was 4.63. And the median was 6.88.


Investment AB Latour  (FRA:18LB) Altman Z-Score Explanation

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


Be Aware

Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


Investment AB Latour Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Investment AB Latour Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Investment AB Latour's Altman Z-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Investment AB Latour Altman Z-Score Chart

Investment AB Latour Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.47 5.35 6.98 6.27 5.01

Investment AB Latour Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.66 5.02 4.70 5.01 4.68

FRA:18LB vs HON, MMM: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Investment AB Latour's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Investment AB Latour Altman Z-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Investment AB Latour's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Investment AB Latour's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Investment AB Latour Altman Z-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

Investment AB Latour's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.2139+1.4*0.6059+3.3*0.0871+0.6*4.3318+1.0*0.396
=4.39

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was €6,476 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,385 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €3,924 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 52.64 + 181.947 + 111.083 + 145.102 = €491 Mil.
Interest Expense was -13.555 + -21.687 + -18.635 + -19.432 = €-73 Mil.
Revenue was 625.271 + 681.381 + 613.591 + 644.243 = €2,564 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was €10,775 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €2,487 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(1385.437 - 0)/6475.988
=0.2139

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=3923.842/6475.988
=0.6059

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(490.772 - -73.309)/6475.988
=0.0871

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=10775.105/2487.437
=4.3318

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=2564.486/6475.988
=0.396

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

Investment AB Latour has a Altman Z-Score of 4.39 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 4.39 mean?
Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) has a Altman Z-Score of 4.39 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Investment AB Latour and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 6.88. Over the past decade, Investment AB Latour's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 4.63 to 10.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #85 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Investment AB Latour's Altman Z-Score too high?
Investment AB Latour's current Altman Z-Score of 4.39 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 6.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.63 to a high of 10.47. The Conglomerates industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.07. Investment AB Latour's value of 4.39 is 112.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #85 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Investment AB Latour has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investment AB Latour's Altman Z-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #85 out of 549 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Investment AB Latour in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.07. Investment AB Latour's value of 4.39 is 112.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Investment AB Latour's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 4.63 to 10.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.88 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Investment AB Latour has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Altman Z-Score for a Conglomerates company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Conglomerates companies is 2.07, based on 549 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Investment AB Latour's current Altman Z-Score of 4.39 is 112.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Investment AB Latour and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Investment AB Latour's current Altman Z-Score is 4.39, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 6.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investment AB Latour stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.37, compared to a current price of €17.34 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 4.39, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 6.88 and 112.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.07. Investment AB Latour's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB), the current Altman Z-Score is 4.39 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.34 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.37. GuruFocus considers Investment AB Latour to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:18LB:

  • Altman Z-Score: 4.39 (36% below median its 10-year median of 6.88)
  • GF Value™: €24.37 vs. price of €17.34 (28.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 112.1% above the Conglomerates median (#85 of 549)

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Investment AB Latour Business Description

Address J A Wettergrens Gata 7, P.O. Box 336, Gothenburg, SWE, 401 25
Investment AB Latour is an investment holding company that makes investments in wholly owned industrial operations and a portfolio of securities. Latour has a long-term and activist orientation, with the vast majority of its total net asset value deriving from companies that have been in its portfolio for more than 20 years. The company measures its performance against its benchmark, the Stockholm Stock Exchange's total return index. Its criterion is to invest in companies that have their own products that meet growing international demand. Latour specifically evaluates four trends: demographic development, sustainability, globalization, and competition for limited resources.
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